By Gwendolyn Craig The state Comptroller issued an audit on Thursday showing the Department of Environmental Conservation needs to do more to combat the spread of invasive species. "The agency has undertaken important steps to address this … [Read more...] about State comptroller: DEC must improve invasive species control
DEC
DEC Region 5 has a new acting director
By Gwendolyn Craig The state Department of Environmental Conservation's Region 5 has a new acting director. Joseph Zalewski is serving in the role, after long-time Region 5 Director Robert Stegemann retired in March. The position serves the … [Read more...] about DEC Region 5 has a new acting director
Petronis named DEC deputy commissioner of natural resources
By Gwendolyn Craig Katie Petronis, former northern program director for the Open Space Institute, has been appointed the deputy commissioner of natural resources for the state Department of Environmental Conservation, Commissioner Basil Seggos … [Read more...] about Petronis named DEC deputy commissioner of natural resources
Recent rescues: Five injuries and a tubing trip gone wrong
Recent Forest Ranger Actions Town of North ElbaEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On May 27 at 10:45 a.m., DEC's Central Office Dispatch received a call requesting assistance for an injured hiker in the High Peaks. The 26-year-old woman from … [Read more...] about Recent rescues: Five injuries and a tubing trip gone wrong
Breeding bird atlas kicks off its third statewide survey since 1980
By Gwendolyn Craig At a time when social distancing and the coronavirus are consuming people’s daily lives, a rare mission to track birds could be a good way to fly the coop for a bit. New York is undergoing its third Breeding Bird Atlas, a … [Read more...] about Breeding bird atlas kicks off its third statewide survey since 1980
NY updates 10-year forest conservation plan
By Gwendolyn Craig New Yorkers have a once-in-a-decade shot to provide opinions about managing forestlands as an action plan is set for an update this summer. The plan is required for all states under the federal Cooperative Forestry Assistance … [Read more...] about NY updates 10-year forest conservation plan
